Maintenance Technician

Glad Group; City of Maroondah; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Glad Group in Victoria is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support the day-to-day operations of a busy shopping centre in the Eastern Suburbs. The role involves routine inspections, fault diagnosis, and safe, well-presented facilities for tenants and visitors.

You will monitor fire safety, coordinate with contractors, maintain logs, and assist with events. The ideal candidate has maintenance experience, basic electrical/plumbing/HVAC knowledge, and a practical, safety-conscious

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance or facilities management.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and general repairs.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with tenants and contractors.
• Trade qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of the shopping centre including common areas, restrooms, parking areas and exterior grounds.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from tenants and centre management.
• Diagnose faults and complete minor repairs in a timely and safe manner.
• Monitor and maintain fire safety systems, alarms and emergency lighting.
• Coordinate with external contractors for specialised repairs and servicing.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and service records.
• Assist with centre event set-ups and seasonal installations.
• Conduct daily checks of escalators, lifts and automatic doors (reporting issues where required).

Skills

Building maintenance

Facilities management

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing

HVAC basics

Troubleshooting

Health & safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Trade qualification (desirable)

Education

Trade qualification (desirable)

Job description

Hands-on Maintenance Technician to support the day-to-day operations of a busy shopping centre in the Eastern Suburbs.

About Us:

With over 36 years’ experience, Glad Group is positioned as a leader in the delivery of integrated propertyservices across Australia.

Glad Group Services is seeking a reliable and hands-on Maintenance Technician to support the day-to-day operations of a busy shopping centre in the Eastern Suburbs. This role is responsible for maintaining the facility to a high standard while ensuring a safe and well-presented environment for tenants and visitors

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine inspections of the shopping centre including common areas, restrooms, parking areas and exterior grounds.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from tenants and centre management.
• Diagnose faults and complete minor repairs in a timely and safe manner.
• Monitor and maintain fire safety systems, alarms and emergency lighting.
• Coordinate with external contractors for specialised repairs and servicing.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and service records.
• Assist with centre event set-ups and seasonal installations.
• Conduct daily checks of escalators, lifts and automatic doors (reporting issues where required).

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in building maintenance or facilities management preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and general repairs.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with tenants and contractors.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Relevant trade qualification (desirable but not essential).

Working Conditions:

• May require shift work, weekends or on-call duties.
• Physical work including lifting, climbing ladders and working in confined spaces.
• Exposure to both indoor and outdoor environments.